Changing Maxim works header mainpipe?

sifoo · 04-29-2012, 06:14 AM

Hi guys,
I've just read through Wynkyl's thread built by Ocean at Chikara Motors and I found it interesting he modified his mainpipe which is 2" in diameter to a 2.5".

I'm wanting to go along the same path eventually with cams and IRTB but my car is bone stock at the moment. I recently scored a really good deal on a used Maxim NB header so I'm thinking about doing the same thing that Winkyl did and mate it to a custom 2.5" system.

Would this be wise? Or will I lose power? Either way I have to chop the mainpipe to make the NB version fit my NA. So question is should I keep it stock at 2" diameter or 2.5"?

Thanks!

spitefulcheerio · 04-29-2012, 06:26 AM

Before you go cutting that thing, sell it to me! You're gonna ruin it by cutting it up haha

Edit: to answer your question: if you are for sure gonna do semi-race cams and itbs, save your money and go 2.25 or 2.5 now. If not, keep it at 2.0 or go 2.25. 2.25 is an excellent middle ground and its the size exhaust I run on my bolt-on VVT motor

sifoo · 04-29-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitefulcheerio

Before you go cutting that thing, sell it to me! You're gonna ruin it by cutting it up haha

Edit: to answer your question: if you are for sure gonna do semi-race cams and itbs, save your money and go 2.25 or 2.5 now. If not, keep it at 2.0 or go 2.25. 2.25 is an excellent middle ground and its the size exhaust I run on my bolt-on VVT motor

I was going to do just that before I read this article on the Maruha website:

http://www.maruhamotors.co.jp/miata/parts/vpheader.html

Basically, it says that their R&D shows on a mild cammed and tuned NA8 the optimal mainpipe diameter was 50mm. Larger diameters lost mid range and also top end. Which makes me conclude their is def. a ''science' behind header technology and its not simply a case of matching the mainpipe to the rest of your cat-back exhaust system.

Obviously, this R&D is different from the Chikara/Wynkyl build where he claims that his car 'felt less restricted' and pulled stronger towards the redline after modifying his mainpipe to 2.5" (which is equiv. to a whopping 63.50mm!!)

Help!

my97miata · 04-29-2012, 11:09 AM

I say sell the Maxim Works header you bought and buy a Maruha VP header for $1500 plus. That way you get the Maruha Motors research and development which seems to be top of the line when it comes to naturally aspirated Miatas.

spitefulcheerio · 04-29-2012, 11:57 AM

Sell me that header!!!!

Seriously, don't go cutting up such a perfect design that took who knows how long to develop. Just sell it and get a different one

falcon · 04-29-2012, 06:42 PM

Ocean also modified my MaximWorks header. However for a supercharger application.

sifoo · 04-29-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcon

Ocean also modified my MaximWorks header. However for a supercharger application.

What type of power are you making Falcon? Is it a BP or B6? Thanks

falcon · 04-29-2012, 10:40 PM

B6, making 297whp with a Rotrex.

04-29-2012, 06:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
sifoo Noob Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	Changing Maxim works header mainpipe? Hi guys, I've just read through Wynkyl's thread built by Ocean at Chikara Motors and I found it interesting he modified his mainpipe which is 2" in diameter to a 2.5". I'm wanting to go along the same path eventually with cams and IRTB but my car is bone stock at the moment. I recently scored a really good deal on a used Maxim NB header so I'm thinking about doing the same thing that Winkyl did and mate it to a custom 2.5" system. Would this be wise? Or will I lose power? Either way I have to chop the mainpipe to make the NB version fit my NA. So question is should I keep it stock at 2" diameter or 2.5"? Thanks!
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04-29-2012, 06:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
spitefulcheerio Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,368	Before you go cutting that thing, sell it to me! You're gonna ruin it by cutting it up haha Edit: to answer your question: if you are for sure gonna do semi-race cams and itbs, save your money and go 2.25 or 2.5 now. If not, keep it at 2.0 or go 2.25. 2.25 is an excellent middle ground and its the size exhaust I run on my bolt-on VVT motor
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04-29-2012, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
my97miata Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 335	Re: Changing Maxim works header mainpipe? I say sell the Maxim Works header you bought and buy a Maruha VP header for $1500 plus. That way you get the Maruha Motors research and development which seems to be top of the line when it comes to naturally aspirated Miatas.

04-29-2012, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
spitefulcheerio Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,368	Sell me that header!!!! Seriously, don't go cutting up such a perfect design that took who knows how long to develop. Just sell it and get a different one
	__________________ GarageStar Visit GS 2001 SE NB Racekor: Build Thread If I've ever sold you a part or bought something from you, please leave me some feedback!

04-29-2012, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
falcon Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 558	Re: Changing Maxim works header mainpipe? Ocean also modified my MaximWorks header. However for a supercharger application.

04-29-2012, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
falcon Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 558	Re: Changing Maxim works header mainpipe? B6, making 297whp with a Rotrex.

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